West Hollywood Bans Plastic Bags

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — The West Hollywood City Council has passed an ordinance banning single-use, carryout plastic bags at the point of sale from all pharmacy, grocery and retail stores here.

The ordinance is based on the ban currently in effect in Los Angeles County. Similar to laws in neighboring cities, including Santa Monica, Malibu, Calabasas and Long Beach, it goes into effect for retail establishments of at least 10,000 square feet and all supermar